All start and end dates in the table below are approximate. Given the nature of locally grown produce, items may be early, late, or have gaps. Not every product may be listed.

ProductApproximate StartApproximate EndOrigin
HoneyAll seasonNovemberLocal
Honey, CreamedAll seasonNovemberLocal
HoneycombAll seasonNovemberLocal
Amish Jarred ProductsAll seasonNovemberLocal
Herbally Yours Herb RubAll seasonNovemberLocal
Herbally Yours VinegarsAll seasonNovemberLocal
Potting Soil AprilJuly
Spring Bedding FlowersAprilJulyLocal
Spring Bedding Vegetable PlantsAprilJulyLocal
Spring Bedding Fruit PlantsAprilJulyLocal
StrawberriesJuneJuneMichigan
AsparagusJuneJuneMichigan
RhubarbJuneJuneMichigan
PeoniesEarly JuneEarly JuneHomegrown
Cherries, SweetLate JuneLate JuneMichigan
BouquetsJulyNovemberHomegrown
Onion, WhiteJulyNovemberHomegrown
ApricotsJulySeptemberMichigan
Cherries, SourJulyLate JuneMichigan
NectarinesJulyOctoberMichigan
Dill BunchJulyOctoberHomegrown
Onion, RedJulyNovemberHomegrown
Onion, Sweet YellowJulyNovemberHomegrown
BlueberriesEarly JulyOctoberMichigan
PeachesEarly JulyOctoberMichigan
RaspberriesEarly JulyOctoberMichigan
Herbs, BasilEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Herbs, DillEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Herbs, OreganoEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Herbs, ThymeEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Organic TomatoEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
BeetsEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
CucumberEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, BananaEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, BananaEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, CayenneEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, JalapenoEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, MelroseEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, PoblanoEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, Shishito OrganicEarly JulyNovemberHomegrown
Pickling CucumberEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Sweet CornEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
ZucchiniEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Zucchini, GoldenEarly JulyOctoberHomegrown
Beans, GreenMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
Bell Pepper, GreenMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
Peppers, Bell GreenMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
Potato, RedMid JulyNovemberHomegrown
Potato, Yukon GoldMid JulyNovemberHomegrown
Beans, RomanoMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
EggplantMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
Finger EggplantMid JulyOctoberHomegrown
GarlicMid JulyNovemberHomegrown
Peppers, Snack OrganicLate JulyOctoberHomegrown
Tomato, Cherry/GrapeLate JulyOctoberHomegrown
BlackberriesAugustSeptemberMichigan
PlumsAugustOctoberMichigan
Tomato, CanningAugustNovemberHomegrown
Tomato, GreenAugustNovemberHomegrown
Tomato, HeirloomAugustNovemberHomegrown
Tomato, YellowAugustNovemberHomegrown
Melon, HoneydewEarly AugustMid OctoberHomegrown
Tomatoes, FieldEarly AugustNovemberHomegrown
Melon, Canary HoneydewEarly AugustOctoberHomegrown
Melon, CantaloupeEarly AugustMid OctoberHomegrown
Watermelon, SeedlessMid AugustOctoberHomegrown
Watermelon, Sugar DollMid AugustOctoberHomegrown
Watermelon, YellowMid AugustOctoberHomegrown
Peppers, Bell RedMid AugustOctoberHomegrown
Apples, ZestarLate AugustOctoberMichigan
PearsLate AugustOctoberMichigan
BroccoliSeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Cabbage, GreenSeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Cabbage, RedSeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Apples, HoneycrispEarly SeptemberOctoberMichigan
Apples, OtherEarly SeptemberOctoberMichigan
MumsMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, AcornMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, ButtercupMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, ButternutMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, DelicataMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, SpaghettiMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Squash, Sweet DumplingMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Grape, ConcordMid SeptemberOctoberHomegrown
CauliflowerMid SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Corn, OrnamentalLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Corn, SquirrelLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
CornstalksLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Fall Decorative GourdsLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Hay BalesLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Hay Bales, MiniLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Pumpkins, Jack-o-LanternLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Pumpkins, MiniLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Pumpkins, WhiteLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Corn, PopcornLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
LeeksLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
Pumpkins, PieLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown
RutabagaLate SeptemberNovemberHomegrown

Spring

After a long winter preparing for the next year’s season, Spring at The Farm begins by offering variety of bedding plants and and vegetable starts for you to enjoy in your own home gardens. We have decorative hanging baskets, large planters of mixed flowers, a variety of annuals and perennials and more that we source from nurseries that we have had long partnerships with in the Chicagoland area. We also offer organic and sustainable herb and veggie plants that we grow ourselves. Allowing you to have a taste of the farm from your very own garden!

Summer

As the weeks get hotter and our fields continue to grow, we start harvesting a variety of produce starting in early July. The first harvest of Sweet Corn varies, but usually begins early-Mid July. Tomatoes, another summer favorite, usually start producing steadily in the fields by August 1st. As the desire for tomatoes has increased, we have invested in High Tunnel structures that have allowed us to extend our season. We now can have tomatoes as early as Late June and through July, but only a limited amount. Much more vegetables and fruits arrive as the summer progresses, including onions, peppers, zucchini, pickling cucumbers, garlic, peaches, blueberries, plums, and much more!

Autumn

As Summer wanes, the farm continues harvesting many of our summer crops like corn and tomatoes. Yet we also start preparing for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Our many varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes are perfect for your fall decor displays! As well as a smaller selection for eating. We also have other fall decor items for sale, like cornstalks or hay, perfect for your own festivities.

Winter

Unfortunately, we are closed for the winter. Unlike other major grocery stores, we grow all of our own produce, with a selection of other products sourced from local partners. That means you get the freshest food without it being stored for long, but also means that the farm is only open for a short time every year. So, if you want a chance to take a bite out of our fresh veggies, or pick up a pumpkin, get here and pick it up before it is too late!

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